Stoicism is having a major field day right now online and in self-improvement circles. This classical philosophy has been blooming online as a great way of life during tough times — and they’re right.

You have power over your mind—not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength” Recent data shows 84% of adults suffer from chronic stress caused by external factors. Marcus Aurelius ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Web communities have helped the ancient philosophy of Stoicism find fans in a new generation. utah778/iStock via Getty Images Plus ...

Beliefs shape grief, the Stoics argue. With some work, we might be able to change these beliefs. Grief itself can help us ...

The self-help market is flooded with books about Stoicism, an ancient school of philosophy that emphasizes equanimity and self-mastery and that includes, among its proponents, famed Roman statesman ...

Barbara Ehrenreich’s latest book, Bright-Sided, offers a damning indictment of the ideology of positive thinking, which she sees as the fundamental flaw in American life. When she found herself ...

Many terms are used to describe firefighters and their attributes. How about this one: stoic. No need for us to bury ourselves in philosophical ponderance. At base, stoicism is about cultivating a ...

As human beings, we have to work to be rational and think clearly. We’re often contending with our "lizard brains" that generate powerful emotions that are typically more negative than not. For ...

(The Conversation) — Stoicism isn’t just a set of ideas; it’s meant to be put into practice. The ancient philosophy is finding new fans through online communities. Perhaps it’s not so surprising. The ...